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Jan
09.
1.9.26 Mostly cloudy with patchy evening fog, just mostly cloudy late tonight. What about Saturday?
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) takes over bringing us plenty of sunshine and no precipitation. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7  Tuesday through Saturday show no frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT  UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY,  AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE  CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM THURSDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • A AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE VALLEYS OF EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM SATURDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM SATURDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open daily through Sunday- Limited to Beginners only.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Is open with limited terrain.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 41 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 56 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 56 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy evening fog, just mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy start, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Saturday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday, then mostly cloudy with patchy dense fog at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then partly cloudy late Monday night.
  • lows 33-36 cooling to 35 Monday night highs 53-52 warming to 53 Monday.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Mostly sunny Wednesday, partly cloudy at night,
  • AM clouds and sun, sunny and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy Thursday night,
  • Then sunny Friday.
  • highs 52-50 lows 35-30.  (seasonal averages high 48 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: YELLOW – CAUTION IS ADVISED, USE FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE SPARINGLY.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL  PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at  Mercedes-Benz Stadium Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm PST – Ducks were trampled by the Indiana Hoosiers 56-22.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Patchy early evening fog, mostly cloudy with areas of fog late tonight,
  • Widespread AM dense fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening,  mostly cloudy with areas of fog late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with areas of AM fog, partly cloudy Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, then clear Monday night.
  • lows 36-35 warming 37 Sunday night and Monday night highs near 53.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly clear Thursday  night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday.
  • highs 56-54 warming to 55 Friday lows 37-38 cooling to 35 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 50 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly cloudy tonight with widespread inland fog late tonight,
  • Widespread AM inland fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • AM coastal clouds and partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of coastal showers Sunday afternoon while partly cloudy inland Sunday afternoon and at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, then partly cloudy Monday night.
  • lows 40-42 cooling back to 40 Monday night highs 57-60.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny Thursday, clear Thursday night,
  • Then sunny and a bit warmer Friday.
  • highs 62-59 warming back to 62 Friday lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy tonight,
  • AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy Saturday  night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday,  a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday, then partly cloudy Monday night.
  • free air freezing level 8,000 ft.rising to 9,000 ft. late tonight,  9,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft.  Saturday afternoon, 9,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. Saturday night, 9,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. Sunday afternoon, 10,000 ft. Sunday night, snow level  6,500 ft. Monday, then free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Monday night.
  • lows 26-33 highs 40-45.
  • Mostly  sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly clear at night,
  • Sunny and a bit cooler Thursday, clear Thursday night,
  • Then sunny and a bit cooler Friday.
  •  free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday, then 12,000 ft.  Wednesday night through Friday,
  • highs 50-52 cooling to 45 Friday lows 33-29.
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Jan
08.
1.9.26 Areas of AM frost, mostly sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon for your Friday.
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough moving across the Pacific Northwest keeping us wet.  The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7  Sunday through Thursday show frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY,  AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open daily through Sunday- Limited to Beginners only.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Is open with limited terrain.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 28 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 32 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 24 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Areas of AM frost, mostly sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of frost tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday,  mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night.
  • highs 48-52 lows 32-39.
  • AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers  Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy late Monday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Wednesday night,
  • A clouds and sun, then sunny Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 55-52 lows 38-35.  (seasonal averages high 47 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: YELLOW – CAUTION IS ADVISED, USE FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE SPARINGLY.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL  PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at  Mercedes-Benz Stadium Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm PST – Preliminary Weather Forecast: Cloudy, Showers, 65 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer today and this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon,  mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late a night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night.
  • highs 49-53 lows 34-39.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy start, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy Wednesday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Thursday.
  • highs 56-57 cooling to 53 Thursday lows near 39. (seasonal averages high 50 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer today, mostly cloudy tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday, then a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night,
  • highs 55-58 lows 38-42.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy Monday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy at night.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit cooler Thursday.
  • highs 60-62 cooling to 59 Thursday lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer today, partly cloudy tonight,
  • AM clouds and sun, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy Saturday  night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of  showers Sunday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday night,
  • free air freezing level 8,000 ft. today and today night,  9,000 ft. Saturday, 9,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. Saturday night, 5,000 ft. Sunday,then  5,500 ft. Sunday night.
  • highs 36-42 lows 25-29.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Mostly  sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
  • Then sunny and a bit cooler Thursday.
  • snow level  7,000 ft. Monday, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Monday night,  12,000 ft. Tuesday, 13,000 ft. Tuesday night, 13,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night, then 12,000 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 45-52 cooling to 49 Thursday lows 34-32.
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Jan
08.
1.8.26 A slight chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with areas of frost late tonight and Friday morning.
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough moving across the Pacific Northwest keeping us wet.  The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7  Sunday through Thursday show frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY,  AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY UNTIL UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski is open daily through Sunday- Limited to Beginners only.

Hoodoo Ski: Is not open.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Reopened today with limited terrain.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 24 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 21 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 19 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with areas of frost late tonight,
  • Areas of AM frost, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of frost Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday,  mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night.
  • lows 33-32 warming to 39 Sunday night highs 48-52.
  • AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers  Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy late Monday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Wednesday night,
  • A clouds and sun, then sunny Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 55-52 lows 38-35.  (seasonal averages high 47 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL  PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at  Mercedes-Benz Stadium Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm PST – Preliminary Weather Forecast: Cloudy, Showers, 65 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of early evening showers, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Friday night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon,  mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late a night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night.
  • lows 33-39 highs 49-53.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy start, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy Wednesday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Thursday.
  • highs 56-57 cooling to 53 Thursday lows near 39. (seasonal averages high 50 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of early evening coastal showers,  just mostly cloudy  late tonight,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday, mostly cloudy Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday, then a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night,
  • lows 36-42 highs 55-58.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy Monday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy at night.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit cooler Thursday.
  • highs 60-62 cooling to 59 Thursday lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening snow showers (1 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy with widespread frost late tonight,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy Friday night,
  • AM clouds and sun, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy Saturday  night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of  showers Sunday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday night,
  • snow level 2,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 8-000 ft. Friday and Friday night,  9,000 ft. Saturday, 9,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. Saturday night, 5,000 ft. Sunday,then  5,500 ft. Sunday night.
  • lows 22-29 highs 36-42.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Mostly  sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
  • Then sunny and a bit cooler Thursday.
  • snow level  7,000 ft. Monday, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Monday night,  12,000 ft. Tuesday, 13,000 ft. Tuesday night, 13,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night, then 12,000 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 45-52 cooling to 49 Thursday lows 34-32.
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Jan
08.
1.8.26 Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of AM snow showers with rain showers likely. What about this afternoon?
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough moving across the Pacific Northwest keeping us wet.  The graphics for days 1-3 show a cold front that’s moved over the Pacific Northwest Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7  Sunday through Thursday show frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY,  AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY ABOVE 1,400 FT. FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST ND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski is open daily through Sunday- Limited to Beginners only.

Hoodoo Ski: Is not open.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Reopened today with limited terrain.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 26 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 38 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 22 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers with rain showers likely (70%), rain showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with areas of frost late tonight,
  • Areas of AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of frost at night,
  • Widespread frost, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night.
  • highs 45-48 cooling to 47 Saturday lows 33-30 warming to 34 Friday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night,
  • AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers,  Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday.
  • highs 52-53 cooling to 52 Wednesday lows near 36.  (seasonal averages high 47 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL  PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at  Mercedes-Benz Stadium Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast: Cloudy, 30% chance of Showers, 65 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and snow today (snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 2,500 ft. this afternoon), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night.
  • highs 44-49 lows 33-35.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday.
  • highs 52-57 cooling to 56 Wednesday lows 37-39. (seasonal averages high 49 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer this afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy  late tonight,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night.
  • highs 52-56 lows 36-40.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night.
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday.
  • highs 58-62 cooling to 60Wednesday lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers (blowing snow), snow showers  likely (70%) with visibility visibility 0.25 mi. or less, and a bit cooler this afternoon, (2-5 in. of snow possible) ,mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening snow showers (1 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers late tonight,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly cloudy Saturday  night.
  • snow level at the surface today, 2,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 4,500 ft. Friday,  7,500 ft. Friday night, then 9,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night.
  • highs 26-39 lows 20-26.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Sunday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Sunday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Monday, partly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday.
  • snow level 5,000 ft. Sunday, 5,500 ft. Sunday night, 6,500 ft. Monday, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Monday night,  3,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, then  12,000 ft. Wednesday.
  • highs 42-52 lows 30-33.
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1.7.26 Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a slight chance of evening thunderstorms and snow showers this evening. What about Thursday.
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A split Jet Stream sends a lot of moisture at the the Pacific Northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show a cold front that’s moved over the Pacific Northwest today. The graphics for days 3-7  Saturday through Wednesday show frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY,  AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 1,400 FT. FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST ND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7AM UNTIL 7 PM TODAY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski is open daily through Sunday- Limited to Beginners only.

Hoodoo Ski: Is not open.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Reopened today with limited terrain.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 25 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 28 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorms and snow showers this evening, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, no snow accumulation expected),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers with rain showers likely (70%), rain showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with areas of frost late Thursday night,
  • Areas of AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of frost at night,
  • Widespread frost, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night.
  • lows 33-30 warming to 34 Friday night highs 45-48 cooling to 47 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night,
  • AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers,  Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday.
  • highs 52-53 cooling to 52 Wednesday lows near 36.  (seasonal averages high 47 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL  PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at  Mercedes-Benz Stadium Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast: Cloudy, 30% chance of Showers, 65 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with evening snow (snow possibly heavy at times) likely (70%),  snow showers late tonight (3-4 in. of snow possible, snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,500 ft. late tonight),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Thursday (snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 2,500 ft. in the afternoon), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night.
  • lows 35-33 warming to 35 Saturday night highs 44-49.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday.
  • highs 52-57 cooling to 56 Wednesday lows 37-39. (seasonal averages high 49 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly cloudy with evening coastal showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) thunderstorms at night while a good (50%) chance of coastal rain late tonight while a slight (20%) chance of inland late evening snow showers and inland showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a slight (20%) chance of inland snow showers late tonight (, no snow accumulation expected, snow level 2,000 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy  late Thursday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night.
  • lows 38-36 warming to 40  Saturday night highs 52-56.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night.
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday.
  • highs 58-62 cooling to 60Wednesday lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with evening snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, snow showers night (0.75 in. of rain possible, 5-11 in. of snow possible, visibility 0.25 mi. or less)
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers (blowing snow), snow showers  likely (70%) with visibility visibility 0.25 mi. or less, and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, (2-5 in. of snow possible) ,mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening snow showers (1 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers late Thursday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly cloudy Saturday  night.
  • snow level at the surface tonight and Thursday, 2,500 ft. Thursday night, free air freezing level 4,500 ft. Friday,  7,500 ft. Friday night, then 9,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night.
  • lows 22-20 warming to 26 Saturday night highs 26-39.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Sunday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Sunday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Monday, partly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday.
  • snow level 5,000 ft. Sunday, 5,500 ft. Sunday night, 6,500 ft. Monday, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Monday night,  3,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, then  12,000 ft. Wednesday.
  • highs 42-52 lows 30-33.
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Jan
06.
1.7.26 AM rain, rain and a bit cooler with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon for your Wednesday (0.50 in. of rain possible).
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A split Jet Stream sends a lot of moisture at the the Pacific Northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show a cold front that’s moving over the Pacific Northwest today. The graphics for days 3-7  Saturday through Wednesday show frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest  Wednesday and another falling apart as it attempts to move in.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY,  AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7AM UNTIL 7 PM TODAY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 14 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 52 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 14 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%) , a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, a (30%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with areas of frost late at night,
  • Areas of AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with areas of frost Friday night.
  • highs 45-47 lows 32-33 cooling back to 32 Friday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, just mostly cloudy  at night,
  • AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun Monday, mostly cloudy Monday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun Tuesday.
  • highs 49-48 warming to 50 Sunday and Monday lows 32-33  (seasonal averages high 47 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL  PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at  Mercedes-Benz Stadium Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast: Cloudy, 30% chance of Showers, 65 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain showers, snow showers, and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms (snow level 2,000 ft.) and a bit cooler this afternoon (1 in. of snow possible), evening rain showers, snow showers, and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain and snow showers late tonight (1-2 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday afternoon (snow level 2,000 ft. rising to 3,000 ft. in the afternoon), mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers at night,
  • Partly cloudy Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late Friday night.
  • highs 45-44 warming t0 48 Friday lows 35-33.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon,  a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Then partly cloudy Tuesday.
  • highs 50-56 lows 33-32 warming to 34Monday night. (seasonal averages high 49 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms today (afternoon snow level 2,000 ft.), evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers late tonight (snow level 2,000 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with coastal showers likely (70%) while inland AM showers likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of inland showers and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of coastal showers at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday,  then mostly cloudy late Friday night.
  • highs 52-55 lows 38-36 warming to 37 Friday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday.
  • highs 56-59 lows 38-40. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow and rain (patchy blowing snow), snow and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.75 in. of rain possible, 7-11 in., of snow possible, areas of blowing snow, snow possibly heavy at times, visibility 0.25 mi. or less at times), patchy evening snow (snow possibly heavy at times, patchy blowing snow, snow with areas of blowing snow tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow (patchy blowing snow), snow with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler (patchy blowing snow, visibility 0.25 mi. or less at times) Thursday afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of evening snow and rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night, widespread frost late at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy in. the evening, then mostly cloudy late Friday night.
  • snow level 2,500 ft.  today, at the surface tonight, 3,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, free air freezing level 7,000 ft. Friday, then 7,000 ft. Friday night.
  • highs 39-46 lows 21-19 warming to 24 Friday night.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Saturday  night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday.
  • free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Saturday, snow level 5,000 ft. Saturday night, 5,000 ft. Sunday, free air freezing level 7,000 ft. Sunday night, 9,000 ft. Monday, 11,000 ft. Monday night, then 12,000 ft. Tuesday.
  • highs 39-46 lows 28-32.
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Jan
06.
1.6.26 AM rain, rain and a bit cooler with a slight chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening (0.50 in. of rain possible).
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A split Jet Stream sends a lot of moisture at the the Pacific Northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show a cold front that’s moving over the Pacific Northwest between Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7  Friday through Tuesday show frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest Tuesday through Wednesday and another falling apart as it attempts to move in.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY,  AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7AM UNTIL 7 PM WEDNESDAY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 84 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 39 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 39 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain Wednesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%) , a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, a (30%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with areas of frost late at night,
  • Areas of AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with areas of frost Friday night.
  • lows 37-32 warming to 33 Thursday night highs 45-47.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, just mostly cloudy  at night,
  • AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun Monday, mostly cloudy Monday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun Tuesday.
  • highs 49-48 warming to 50 Sunday and Monday lows 32-33  (seasonal averages high 47 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL  PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at  Mercedes-Benz Stadium Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast: Cloudy, 30% chance of Showers, 65 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of early evening rain, late evening rain, a good (50%) chance  of rain late tonight (snow level 3,000 ft. late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain showers, snow showers, and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms (snow level 2,000 ft.) and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon (1 in. of snow possible), evening rain showers, snow showers, and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain and snow showers late Wednesday night (1-2 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday afternoon (snow level 2,000 ft. rising to 3,000 ft. in the afternoon), mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers at night,
  • Partly cloudy Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late Friday night.
  • lows 40-33 highs 45-44 warming t0 48 Friday.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon,  a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Then partly cloudy Tuesday.
  • highs 50-56 lows 33-32 warming to 34Monday night. (seasonal averages high 49 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly cloudy with evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday (afternoon snow level 2,000 ft.), evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers late Wednesday night (snow level 2,000 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with coastal showers likely (70%) while inland AM showers likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of inland showers and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of coastal showers at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday,  then mostly cloudy late Friday night.
  • lows AM  42-35  highs 52-55.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday.
  • highs 56-59 lows 38-40. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow tonight (1.00 in. of rain possible, 6-12 in. of snow possible, snow possibly heavy at times, blowing snow, visibility 0.25 mi. or less at times), evening Pass Wind: SW 10-15 mph gusts to 40 mph,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow and rain (patchy blowing snow), snow and a bit cooler Wednesday (0.75 in. of rain possible, 7-11 in., of snow possible, areas of blowing snow, snow possibly heavy at times, visibility 0.25 mi. or less at times), patchy evening snow (snow possibly heavy at times, patchy blowing snow, snow with areas of blowing snow Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow (patchy blowing snow), snow with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler (patchy blowing snow, visibility 0.25 mi. or less at times) Thursday afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of evening snow and rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night, widespread frost late at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy in. the evening, then mostly cloudy late Friday night.
  • snow level 3,500 ft. tonight, 2,500 ft.  Wednesday, at the surface Wednesday night, 3,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, free air freezing level 7,000 ft. Friday, then 7,000 ft. Friday night.
  • lows 29-27 warming to 24 Friday night highs 39-46.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Saturday  night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday.
  • free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Saturday, snow level 5,000 ft. Saturday night, 5,000 ft. Sunday, free air freezing level 7,000 ft. Sunday night, 9,000 ft. Monday, 11,000 ft. Monday night, then 12,000 ft. Tuesday.
  • highs 39-46 lows 28-32.
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” Shape) will move away from the the Pacific Northwest allowing some drying time.  The graphics for days 1-3 show a cold front that moving over the Pacific Northwest between Tuesday and Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7  Friday through Tuesday show frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest Tuesday through Wednesday and another falling apart as it attempts to move in.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 5,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE SISKYOU MOUNTAINS AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY,  AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7AM UNTIL 7 PM WEDNESDAY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 61 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 46 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 47 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Thursday, then a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • highs 47-46 warming back to 47 Thursday lows 39-35.
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, partly cloudy Friday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy late Sunday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday.
  • highs 49-48 warming to 50 Sunday and Monday lows 32-33  (seasonal averages high 47 low 34).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL  PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast: Cloudy, 50% chance of Showers, 66 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain today (afternoon snow level 2,500 ft. rising to 3,000 ft.), evening rain, a good (50%) chance  of rain late tonight (snow level 3,500 ft. late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (50%) chance of AM rain, rain showers, snow, and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, showers and snow with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night.
  • highs 49-45 lows 42-35.
  • Partly cloudy Friday, partly cloudy Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday.
  • highs 48-53 lows 33-35. (seasonal averages high 49 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain likely (70%) and coastal rain and a bit cooler this afternoon while a (30%) chance of inland rain today, evening coastal showers with coastal rain late tonight while inland evening rain and a good (50%) chance of inland rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, then a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night.
  • highs 53-52 warming back to 53 Thursday lows 42-38.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday and Friday night,
  • Some AM clouds, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday.
  • highs 56-59 lows 38-40. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow, patchy blowing snow), rain and snow tonight (1 in. of rain possible, 6-12 in. of snow possible, evening patchy blowing snow, blowing snow late at night, snow possibly heavy at times, visibility 0.25 mi. or less),
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain and a bit cooler Wednesday (snow possibly heavy at times), snow possibly heavy at times Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain Thursday, then a good (50%) chance of snow with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night.
  • free air freezing level 4,000 ft. tonight, snow level 4,000 ft. Tuesday, 3,500 ft. Tuesday night, 3,000 ft.  Wednesday, 2,500 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, then 3,000 ft. Thursday night.
  • highs 34-28 lows 28-22.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Friday, mostly clear Friday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday.
  • snow level  3,500 ft. Friday, free air freezing level 6,500 ft. Friday night, 9,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, 8,000 ft. Sunday, 7,000 ft. Sunday night, then 10,000 ft. Monday.
  • highs 36-43 lows 23-26.
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Jan
05.
1.5.26 Mostly cloudy with patchy fog tonight. Still rain chances Tuesday, but drying starts Wednesday.
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” Shape) will move away from the the Pacific Northwest allowing some drying time.  The graphics for days 1-3 show a cold front that moving over the Pacific Northwest between Tuesday and Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7  Thursday through Monday show frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest Tuesday through Wednesday and another falling apart as it attempts to move in.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 5,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE SISKYOU MOUNTAINS AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY,  AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7AM UNTIL 7 PM WEDNESDAY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 25 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 18 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 33 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Tuesday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Thursday, then a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • lows 34-39 cooling to 35 Wednesday night and Thursday night highs 47-46 warming back to 47 Thursday.
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, partly cloudy Friday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy late Sunday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday.
  • highs 49-48 warming to 50 Sunday and Monday lows 32-33  (seasonal averages high 47 low 34).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL  PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast: Cloudy, 50% chance of Showers, 66 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with widespread evening fog, mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • Cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday (afternoon snow level 2,500 ft. rising to 3,000 ft.), evening rain, a good (50%) chance  of rain late Tuesday night (snow level 3,500 ft. late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (50%) chance of AM rain, rain showers, snow, and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, showers and snow with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night.
  • lows 38-42 cooling to 35 Thursday night highs 49-45.
  • Partly cloudy Friday, partly cloudy Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday.
  • highs 48-53 lows 33-35. (seasonal averages high 49 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late tonight while partly cloudy with widespread inland dense fog and mostly cloudy inland late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain likely (70%) and coastal rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon while a (30%) chance of inland rain Tuesday, evening coastal showers with coastal rain late at night while inland evening rain and a good (50%) chance of inland rain late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, then a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night.
  • lows 36-42 cooling to 38 Thursday night highs 53-52 warming back to 53 Thursday.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday and Friday night,
  • Some AM clouds, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday.
  • highs 56-59 lows 38-40. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow, patchy blowing snow), rain and snow Tuesday night (1 in. of rain possible, 6-12 in. of snow possible, evening patchy blowing snow, blowing snow late at night, snow possibly heavy at times, visibility 0.25 mi. or less),
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain and a bit cooler Wednesday (snow possibly heavy at times), snow possibly heavy at times Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain Thursday, then a good (50%) chance of snow with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night.
  • free air freezing level 4,000 ft. tonight, snow level 4,000 ft. Tuesday, 3,500 ft. Tuesday night, 3,000 ft.  Wednesday, 2,500 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, then 3,000 ft. Thursday night.
  • lows 22-25 cooling to 24 Wednesday night highs 32-30.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Friday, mostly clear Friday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday.
  • snow level  3,500 ft. Friday, free air freezing level 6,500 ft. Friday night, 9,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, 8,000 ft. Sunday, 7,000 ft. Sunday night, then 10,000 ft. Monday.
  • highs 30-42 lows 22-26.
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Jan
04.
1.5.26 AM clouds and sun with patchy fog and slight chance of showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler this afternoon for your Monday.
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” Shape) will move away from the the Pacific Northwest allowing some drying time.  The graphics for days 1-3 show the cold front that moved over the Pacific Northwest Sunday and the next one next Tuesday. The graphics for days 3-7  Thursday through Monday show frontal activity moving over the Pacific Northwest Tuesday through Wednesday.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY ABOVE 5,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE EAST SLOPES OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES, AND THE NORTHWEST BLUE MOUNTAINS.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 15 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 26 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 21 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • AM clouds and sun with patchy fog and slight (20%) chance of showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain tonight and patchy fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, then rain Wednesday night.
  • highs 48-47 lows 34-37 cooling to 35 Wednesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun Sunday.
  • highs 48-50 lows 35-32 arming to 34 Saturday night  (seasonal averages high 47 low 34).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL  PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast: Cloudy, Rain 68 degrees,cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain and snow, just partly cloudy this afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Cloudy with a (40%) rain Tuesday (afternoon snow level 3,500 ft.), evening rain, then rain and snow Tuesday night (snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, rain, snow, and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, rain, evening snow and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms,then rain and snow late Wednesday night.
  • highs 48-47 lows 35-38 cooling to 37 Wednesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (0%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, just partly cloudy Friday afternoon and evening, just mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon.
  • highs 47-45 warming back to 47 Friday lows 39-33. (seasonal averages high 49 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal rain and sunny this afternoon while mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of inland AM rain and just partly cloudy inland this afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late tonight while mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of inland rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain likely (70%) while a slight (20%) chance of AM inland rain and inland rain with inland rain Tuesday afternoon, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (20%) chance of AM rain, showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night.
  • highs 53-52 lows 36-42.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon.
  • highs 56-59 lows 40-42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM dense fog and a good (50%) chance of snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of rain showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of snow this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening snow, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, snow and rain likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon, rain and snow Tuesday night (snow possibly heavy at times),
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, snow Wednesday, and rain Wednesday night.
  • snow level 3,000 ft. today through Wednesday, then 2,500 ft. Wednesday night.
  • highs 32-30 lows 22-25 cooling to 24 Wednesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain Thursday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Thursday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow Friday, just partly cloudy Friday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday.
  • snow level 2,500 ft. Thursday, 3,000 ft. Thursday night, 3,500 ft. Friday, free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Friday night, 9,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, then 10,000 ft. Sunday.
  • highs 30-42 lows 22-26.
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